South London Theatre

In this episode, we talk to Jess Osorio about her production of Iman Qureshi's The Funeral Director, a modern drama exploring themes of sexuality and religion through the experience of a British Asian Muslim couple continuing the eponymous family business. Listen to Jess talk about the show, her exploration of the themes within it, as well as her experience at SLT. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Doug Dunn about his production of Noel Coward's A Song at Twilight, a bittersweet comedy from the 1960s that was to be Coward's final play. Listen to Doug talk about the show, his focus in the production process of deconstructing Coward, as well as his experience in "Am-Dram." https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Bryon Fear about his self-devised physical theatre piece Vampir, a spectacular exploration of the vampire myth as an allegory for homophobia, featuring live music by Gerard Johnson. Listen to Bryon talk about the origins and inspiration for the show, the unique and extensive production process, as well as his experience at SLT. You'll also hear a few of my ramblings about rehearsal as I'm in this one.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Rob Wallis about his production of Lucy Kirkwood's The Children, the lightly comic drama about two retired nuclear scientists facing up to the reality of the world around them. Listen to Rob talk about the play, his production process, as well as his experience at SLT.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/

In this episode, we talk to Han Evan's about her production of The Wardrobe Ensemble's The Last of the Pelican Daughters, the darkly comic drama of a family returning home after the death of a formidable matriarch. Listen to Han talk about the play, her production process, as well as her experience at SLT.

In this episode, we talk to John Irvine about his production of Georg Buchner's Woyzeck, the gripping story of a man plagued by paranoia in a society that entraps him. Listen to John talk about his interpretation of the fragments left by Buchner to create the play, his production process, as well as his experience at SLT.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to the directors of the SLT Summer Shorts, a series of ten original short plays written especially for South London Theatre.  Listen to the directors talk about how they approached such broad themes as ancestry, existentialism, Star Trek and rum in a slightly anarchic, unedited ramble recorded after the first technical rehearsal on a Sunday afternoon in August 2022. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Chaz Doyle about his adaptation of Lewis Carol's Alice in Wonderland, the classic surreal children's tale reimagined in the 1980s. Listen to Chaz talk about his inspiration behind this interpretation, his spectacular staging plans, as well as his experience at SLT.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Jo Boniface about her production of Dennis Potter's Blue Remembered Hills, the classic Drama GCSE & A-level text of Shropshire children growing up in a time of war. Listen to Jo talk about the play, as well as her experience at SLT.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Janine Wunsche about her production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, the classic comedy of gender-bending twins, unrequited but eventually requited love and drunken debauchery. Listen to Janine talk about the play, as well as her experience at SLT and directing internationally.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Andy Webb about his production of Alan Bennett's The Habit of Art. This twenty-first century play explores the relationship between two twentieth century artists, poet WH Auden and composer Benjamin Britten. One of the projects that Auden and Britten collaborated on Night Mail, can be viewed here.Listen to Andy talk about the play, as well as his experience at SLT, and his career in television documentary. And, thanks to the wonders of YouTube, you can view one of Andy's documentaries here.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Lisa Thomas about her production of Tom Stoppard's Hapgood. This witty spy drama by the world-renowned playwright is rarely performed. Listen to Lisa talk about the play, as well as her experience at SLT, and hear from Jude Benning about some of the research she has done in preparing to play the eponymous role.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Guy Jones about his production of Dennis Kelly's Love and Money. This comedy-drama by the BAFTA award-winning writer explores, well, Love and Money. Listen to Guy talk about the play, as well as his experience at SLT, occasionally accompanied by some ASMR style panting from Fergus.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Greg Williams along with members of the cast of the SLT Youth Group's production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This classic tragedy explores power, ambition and the supernatural. Listen to Greg talk about working with the Youth Group, the cast explore the play as well as some of their experience at SLT, and me explore how much hard work GCSE students have to put in to do well in their exams.Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Anna Rubincam about her production of Eugene Ionèsco's The Bald Prima Donna. This classic theatre of the absurd masterpiece satirizes the English middle class with cutting wit and dark humour. Listen to Anna talk about the play, Ionèsco's unique writing, as well as her experience at SLT, and her real-life career as a Stone Carver.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Music links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Lily Ann Green about her production of Rona Munro's Iron. This intense drama begins with a daughter visiting her estranged mother in prison. Listen to Lily Ann talk about the play, Rona Munro's impressive and unique writing pedigree as well as Lily Ann's experience at SLT and (ahem!) elsewhere.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/slt/iron-by-rona-munro/e-mzgyroMusic links:Openinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/0roRD9rtqjx0kza0PGMw9F?si=134af6d1d5284195https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-know/1155544753?i=1155545437Closing:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CJvLC01ZjY8v0JJ5gK2ov?si=66666b6059d34a06https://music.apple.com/gb/album/his-dark-materials/1366611248?i=1366611582

In this episode, we talk to Martin Copland-Gray about his production of Michael Weller's Do Not Disturb. This intense drama explores the challenges and dilemmas of romantic relationships. Listen to Martin talk about the play as well as his experience at SLT and the introduction of the epic revolve.

In this episode, we chat to comedian and SLT patron Angela Barnes. Angela visited the theatre in early 2022 to preview new material and, in the process, help raise funds for the ongoing theatre restoration.You can listen to Angela's show You Can't Take It With You, on the BBC Sounds app. Live at the Apollo and Richard Osman's House of Games are currently streaming on BBC iPlayer. Hooray for the license fee!

In this episode, we talk to Mark Ireson about his production of Ella Road's The Phlebotomist. This contemporary play takes a chilling look at a not too distant future. Listen to Mark talk about the play as well as his experience directing and Stage Managing at SLT. http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/the-phlebotomist/

This month, we talk to Siobhán Campbell about her upcoming production Lost Monsters by Laurence Wilson. This rarely performed show runs from 22 -26 February and promises to be a real theatrical treat. Listen to Siobhán and I chat about the play, doing our best to avoid any spoilers, as well as a bit of reminiscing on projects past including her ongoing work with the South London Theatre Youth Group that continues to go from strength to strength but would always welcome interested parties who may want to get involved.Book tickets for Lost Monsters here:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/slt/lost-monsters-by-lawrence-wilson/e-vedbgzFind out more about the Youth Group here:http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/slt-youth-theatre/